Executive Assistant

Grey Bruce Public Health
Working with Grey Bruce communities to protect and promote health.

Executive Assistant
Temporary Full Time (1 year)
Competition #2025-20

Temporary Full Time

Reporting to the Medical Officer of Health (MOH), the Executive Assistant provides confidential
executive-level administrative support including routine administrative functions, as well as
special projects for the MOH and the Board of Health.

Role Overview: 
Perform confidential executive-level duties for the MOH and Board of Health for the

management and administration of Health Unit programs and initiatives 
Compile, prepare, edit, and proofread correspondence, presentations, reports, and related

material 
Schedule, prepare agendas, and record minutes for various Health Unit meetings 
Assist in maintaining the systems and processes that support operations, including

managing resources, operational plans, and performance management 
Provide liaison and coordination to support Health Unit objectives 
Collaborate and co-ordinate services with inter-professional teams and appropriate

managers

Qualifications:
Education — Training - Experience 
3-year College diploma in Office Administration — Executive, Office Administrator, or related

or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
Minimum of five years secretarial/administrative assistant experience at a senior

management level.

Other Requirements 
Experience and/or education in database administration is an asset.

Specific Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 
Appropriately address/redirect urgent issues that arise throughout the day including during

periods of absence of the MOH 
Comprehensive knowledge of office practices and procedures 
Demonstrate a collaborative working relationship with management and staff, community

partners, and clients by establishing and maintaining open communications 
Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with confidential issues 
Ability to establish priorities in workload for both self, and the MOH 
Ability to support organizational change management activities 
Present a confident, professional, and positive demeanor when liaising with individuals

internally and externally 
Ability to work independently with competency and accuracy and as a member of an

interdisciplinary team 
Communicate in writing and verbally clearly and professionally while adapting the message

to the audience as appropriate 
Specific knowledge of appropriate computer software including advanced working knowledge

of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
Committed to a safe and healthy work environment for both employees and clients

Other: 
Ability to work a flexible work week, including evenings and weekends

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and application form quoting Competition 2025-20 in the
subject line to: [email protected]

The current wage scale for the position of an Executive Assistant is $35.33 - $41.87 per hour.



Please note this position will remain posted until filled.



Grey Bruce Public Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free
recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human
Resources if you require accommodation.

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collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used strictly for candidate selection. We thank
you in advance for your interest in the above-noted position. However, please note that only those
applicants receiving an interview will be advised of the recruitment outcome.